Research Associate – Field Work with Chemical Ionisation Mass Spectrometry

Job reference: SAE-030732
Salary: £37,694 - £46,049 per annum depending on experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Hours Per Week: Full-time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 09/02/2026
Contract Duration: Fixed term for 24 months (1st March 2026 - 29th February 2028)
School/Directorate: School of Natural Sciences

We are seeking to appoint a researcher with extensive experience in making and interpreting atmospheric composition measurements, including the operation, maintenance and calibration Tofwerk/Aerodyne Mass Spectrometers and expertise in analysing and quality assuring the data, to support a diverse portfolio of upcoming projects.

The role will include work with a high resolution AIM CIMS and a the Bipolar Mass Spectrometer for the detection of both gas and particulate components. We are looking for a researcher with strong CIMS expertise who is keen to contribute to the ongoing characterisation of these new instruments, deploy them in a variety of field campaigns, and take a leading role in one or more key science areas within the upcoming projects.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Thomas Bannan

Email: thomas.bannan@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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